Bluetongue vaccination to be included in welfare schemes

The Department of Agriculture has announced bluetongue virus vaccination will be included among actions in the national sheep and beef welfare schemes for 2026

Vaccination can greatly reduce the impact and severity of bluetongue on livestock and mitigate both animal health and welfare issues and the production losses associated with infection.

Vaccination against bluetongue virus will be included as an option for farmers participating in beef and sheep welfare schemes.

Vaccination can greatly reduce the impact and severity of bluetongue on livestock and mitigate both animal health and welfare issues and the production losses associated with infection.